Tip Of The Day
Book a room
One way to help you with the stress and transition of a move is to get a good night’s sleep. This may be hard to do if your home is all packed up. You can book a room at a hotel or an Airbnb in the Charleston or Mount Pleasant area. This way you have […]
Quick Tip to Reduce Stress During a Move
Introduce yourself to your new neighbors. This may seem insignificant or scary for an introvert, but mustering up the courage to say hello to the neighbors may bring you ease. People are always leery of new neighbors too, so this can also lower everyone’s anxiety. They may insightful tips about the area or may be […]
How to save money on your next move
How to save money on your next move to Charleston, SC. Declutter. You will have less to move which will make moving faster/quicker as well as you’ll be able to make a little profit off the things you sell. Renting a truck and DIY your move may sound like a great money-saving idea, but you […]
Downsizing tips for empty-nesters
Start decluttering early on. The process of getting rid of stuff you love but don’t need can be daunting but worthwhile in the end. Picture the ease of caring for a smaller yard and home, be unsparing. Start a donation box. As you go about your day, place anything in it that you know you […]
How to safely pack plates
Buy a pack of disposable foam plates, then sandwich each regular plate between two foam plates. Voila, no need to wrap each one individually. Just wrap and pad it all together.
Get rid of furniture
A month or so prior to moving, take inventory of all of your big furniture pieces and get rid before moving day. You don’t want unwanted pieces taking up space in the moving truck. Sell it on Apartment Therapy or Craigslist or arrange pick up with a local charity.
Packing small items
Pack small items in small boxes, label them well before you put them in a larger moving box.
Staging your House for Sale Tips
When staging your house for sale, clean out your fridge and pantry. Uncluttered surfaces always make a great impression.
Moving date set for Spring?
If you have your moving date scheduled this Spring, don’t forget to check for pollen levels in Charleston, SC or the Low Country area. This will help you plan and prepare accordingly.
Moving with Kids?
Moving with kids? Celebrate your first night in your new home! Put a movie on, make a fort out of sheets, boxes and order in pizza. The kids will love spending that first nig
Struggling with your move and your new town?
Are you struggling with your move to a new town? Check your mindset. Sometimes all it takes are a couple of mindset shifts to help you see your new place/town/job in a whole new light: Take ownership of your situation. You can’t change your circumstances but you can change the way you react to it. […]
Duct Tape Moving Hack
Use brightly colored duct tape to quickly sort out moving boxes. Get one color for every room in the house. Red for the kitchen, blue for the living room, etc. This way movers can quickly identify where each box goes.
Tips to avoiding major stress when moving
Tips to avoid major stress when moving: Start Early. Hire professionals. Get help from friends. Keep a positive mindset Learn your new neighborhood Smile
Moving on Valentine’s Day
If you are moving on or around Valentine’s Day, don’t let the stress of the move take away the romance. Make a makeshift table out of boxes, set some candles, get some take out and start making new memories in your new home. If you have kids, maybe take them out for a special breakfast […]
Why hiring movers is good for your mental health
Moving can be stressful. The packing, the change of address, the goodbyes. Sometimes moves happen because of good changes in your life. Sometimes they happen unexpectedly and they are hard to process. Whatever type of move you’re going through, hiring professional, reliable movers can give you the space you need to process what’s going on […]
Packing the car
We all have valuable, precious things or necessities that we want to take in the car, not in the truck. If so, remember to pack these things BEFORE the movers show up.
Five Quick Things to Declutter
Five Quick Things to Declutter from your home RIGHT NOW: Junk Mail leftover on your kitchen counters Mismatched socks Out of date food in your pantry Books you bought but will never read Broken or unwanted holiday decor The more you declutter, the less you have to pack/unpack!
Pack an Unpacking Kit
Whether you’re moving to Charleston, South Carolina or out of the Holy City, unpacking is actually a HUGE part of the moving process. To make things easier on yourself, pack an “unpacking kit”. Include: box cutters ( pack a few, these things tend to lose themselves) paper towels toilet paper paper plates, utensils, etc. first-aid […]
Decluttering Motivation for the New Year
Before moving in
Before moving into your new home make sure you: Change up all of your locks. Safety first. Check all the air filters in your new home, change them if necessary. Paint before you move in. No need to move any furniture around. Deep clean. Remove toilet seats for the perfect scrub down. Put up a […]